There is also at least one period per week where all students in Y12 or Y13 are free at the same time. At that time, we invite visiting speakers and representatives from different universities to come into the School to talk about their subject area or their institution. It is during this time that you will be given general advice and guidance about applying for higher education. The Sixth Form Leader is always available to talk through your options with you individually. In addition, all students follow the Harrow Hong Kong International Perspectives course in the Autumn Term and Spring Term of Y12. The course is not
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externally examined, but is assessed through internal presentations, debates and essays. It is designed to prepare students for the demands of higher education through focusing on the skills of critical analysis and scholarship. The content is related to global issues and different perspectives of them, including: democracy and alternative political systems; free will and determinism; genetic engineering and medical ethics; terrorism and counter-terrorism; different religious and non-religious world views; the nature of a successful business; and environmental ethics.